Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science (한국문헌정보학회지)

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Understanding Scientific Research Lifecycle: Based on Bio- and Nano-Scientists' Research Activities

과학기술분야 R&D 전주기 연구 - 국내 생명 및 나노과학기술 연구자를 중심으로 -

  • Received : 2012.07.14
  • Accepted : 2012.08.12
  • Published : 2012.08.30
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Abstract

This study aimed to identify the entire lifecycle of research projects in science and technology. Specifically, it attempted to reveal major research steps and research activities from the beginning to the end of R&D projects. It also investigated information needs, source use and problems scientists encounter in each research step. In-depth interviews with 24 Korean scientists in the fields of bio- and nano-science and technology revealed five major steps of lifecycle, namely idea formation, seeking funding, experiment and analysis, output disseminations, and evaluation. We further identified specific information behaviors and salient communication and research tools in each step.

본 연구는 학문의 융복합이 강조되는 21세기 e-Science 환경에서 과학기술 R&D의 전주기를 도출하고 그 과정에서 특징적으로 나타나는 과학자들의 연구와 정보행동을 조사하는 목적으로 수행되었다. 질적연구방법을 적용하여 총 24명의 생명 및 나노과학기술자를 대상으로 심층인터뷰를 실시하였다. 연구 결과, 국내 과학기술 R&D 전주기 전 과정이 (1) 아이디어 생성 및 개발, (2) 연구지원비 확보, (3) 실험 및 분석, (4) 성과 창출, (5) 평가로 이어지는 총 5단계의 활동으로 규명되고 모형화되었고, 각 단계별 주요 연구활동과 특징적 정보행동이 파악되었다. 본 연구결과는 국내과학자의 연구와 정보활동에 대한 근본적 이해를 제공함으로써 정보지원기관의 시스템 개발과 서비스 수월성 제고에 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

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